Speaking Sonar
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Gm7 F
Verse: 1
Gm7
I've got to swim through, give this a try
F
Dive off a free fall into the sky
Gm7 C7 C
My brain's an urchin, my heart a stingray
Gm7
I sink beside you, below and off our feet
F
Arms around my shoulder
Dm
Brittle star ?
Gm7
Out to the ocean
C7 C
Life aboard a submarine
[Refrão]
Gm7
Well I'd really like to know you
F
But I find it hard to go where you are
G
When you're speaking sonar
Gm7
Dance from the deep end
C7
Echo off the ocean floor
Verse: 2
Gm7
I never thought that we'd ever come this far
F
Chasing the jet stream by the fin of a shark
Gm7 C7 C
Gone for the weekend, batten down the hatches for a storm
Gm7
I dance beside you, stick to the beat
F Dm
Fossils in the city park, got dolphins in my dreams
Gm7
Bottom of the ocean
C7 C
Somewhere sun on the ceiling
[Refrão]
Gm7
Well I'd really like to know you
F
But I find it hard to go where you are
G
When you're Speaking sonar
Gm7
Dance from the deep end
C7
Echo off the ocean floor
Gm7
Well I'd really like to know you
F
But I find it hard to go where you are
G
When you're Speaking sonar
Gm7
Dance from the deep end
C7
Echo off the ocean floor
Outro: Gm7 F
How to play Speaking Sonar
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.